Re: Trip to St. Petersburg
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Originally Posted by Сара
Does anyone have any advice, tips, or just anything I should keep in mind? What are the styles like there? Do girls wear jeans? or will I be obvious as a foreigner if I wear jeans? How cold does it get there in the winter? What should I bring to keep warm? I will also be there when it's spring/summer, so what kind of clothes do they wear then?
You will stand out as a foreigner, but there's really very little you can do about it. Just be polite and cautious and you should be fine, though. People don't really hate foreigners as much as they say they do.
When I was in Moscow for the winter (probably not quite as cold as St. Petersburg, but it never got above -18 C the whole time I was there), I found that long johns or leggings under my pants were the way to go. Also, a good jacket, warm shoes and socks, a thick hat, gloves and a scarf are a must-have.
As the weather gets warmer, you will still need a lighter coat, and if you're there in June or July make sure you have some short sleeves.
Really, I'm very jealous of you and would switch places in a heartbeat if I could. Too bad I can't.... :(
Have fun![/quote]